Reflections on MSc Leadership; A Week of Masterful Leadership.

Why has this course struck such a resonance within me, why am I so excited about learning again? Is it because of its utter relevance to my everyday working life, its experiential teaching styles or the charisma and passion with which the subject matter is delivered?


Probably all of the above, but I think it also runs deeper. The fundamental values and core principles that first attracted me to the medical profession, that are so ingrained and have been subconsciously honed over the years, are what this course embodies.

Teamwork, problem solving, mental and physical challenge, self awareness and communication skills are all components of leadership that are so fundamental to our profession. This week and the preceding weekends of theory have addressed all of these facets, and more, that we all rely upon in our working arena, providing a formal framework of concepts and models within which to understand and begin to master them.

The opportunities given to cement the theoretical learning within exhilarating practical experiences means that this was a most rewarding and productive week.

Individuals were challenged and encouraged to deconstruct themselves before being given the tools and awareness to discover and develop self leadership skills that may have been latent or absent previously.

The diversity and intensity of physical and mental challenges that were met and conquered by everyone within the group meant that through the week’s journey steep slopes were climbed and many summits reached!

Anyone can read a text book on leadership or attend a seminar but to have the opportunity to experience the theory in such high calibre company and within such a breath taking environment has been a privilege.

Thank you everyone at the Carnegie Alpenrose for a truly memorable week.

Dr Tim Moore - Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland